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Automatic bilge pump for open boats

Keep collected rainwater moving out between trips. Choose Pro for an accessible open collection point, or LowDeck when the water collects in a covered bilge below.

A classic open motorboat tied alongside a marina dock

A boat at the dock still collects rain

An open cockpit, a low collection point and several days of rain can mean a wet start to the weekend. The water needs a clear route out of the boat.

Pro gives that job an independent battery and automatic water sensing. It provides supplementary water removal alongside the boat’s primary installed bilge system.

See how to set it up

More pumping capacity

Pro has a 1,100 GPH nominal marine pump. Actual installed flow depends on the hose route and discharge height.

Its own battery reserve

A larger onboard battery and pump than Mini, with power independent of a permanent boat-battery connection.

More charging choices

Onboard solar and compatible AC charging, plus optional Pro-only 12V and supplementary solar accessories.

On deck At the collection point

Full setup guide
White RainTaker Pro in an open boat with its discharge hose routed overboard

Keep the unit in an open space

Pro combines the pump and solar panel in one body. Position it where water collects, with the panel exposed to daylight. A covered engine bilge needs a different setup.

Secure it and route the hose

Follow the placement and securing instructions. Give the discharge hose a clear overboard route; hose length, bends and discharge height affect water removal.

Check the complete setup

Check charge, sensor and discharge before leaving. Keep the primary installed bilge pump and required safety equipment in service.

Choose Pro

A battery powered bilge pump More ways to charge it

Pro’s larger battery serves a larger pump. Choose charging to suit your setup, rather than assuming the bigger battery guarantees longer continuous runtime.

Explore the engineering
01Solar panel

Sunlight replenishes the onboard battery.

02Onboard battery

Stored energy stays ready after dark.

03Water out

When water arrives, the battery powers the pump.

Onboard solar or AC

Solar replenishes stored charge as daylight allows. Compatible AC wall charging gives you another way to prepare the unit.

Optional 12V cord

Charge and support extended operation from a compatible external battery and accessory socket. The fused cord is an optional Pro add-on.

Optional 5W panel

Add a supplementary panel alongside the onboard one. Placement and light conditions still determine available charging.

LowDeck pump in a covered bilge beside an inboard engine

Open boat Covered bilge?

An open cockpit doesn’t always mean an open bilge. If water collects below deck or beside an inboard engine, LowDeck keeps the pump below and its separate solar housing in daylight.

  • Compact pump at the collection point below deck
  • Separate 5W topside solar housing
  • Its own battery reserve for a moored boat

Check bilge clearance, access and cable and hose routing against your boat’s setup.

Explore RainTaker LowDeck More about covered bilges

Watch Pro move water

See the existing RainTaker Pro demonstration. Use it alongside the setup guidance to understand placement and discharge, then check how the system fits your own boat.

Watch the Pro demonstration
RainTaker Pro water-removal demonstration

Frequently asked questions

Have a different setup? Tell us about your boat.

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Is Pro a saltwater bilge pump?

Pro is suitable for collected freshwater, brackish water and saltwater. It uses marine components including 316 stainless hardware. Follow the model’s care, placement and discharge instructions.

Does the 12V cord come with Pro?

The 25ft 12V accessory cord is optional, as is the supplementary 5W solar panel. Both are Pro-only add-ons and ship separately. You can use Pro’s onboard solar and compatible AC charging without them.

Does a bigger battery mean it pumps for longer?

Pro has both a larger battery and a more powerful pump. Mini and Pro have around 25–30 minutes of continuous pumping from a full charge without sun. Charge, water volume and the discharge setup affect available operation.

Can I put Pro inside a covered engine compartment?

Its onboard solar panel needs daylight. For a covered bilge in a moored boat, consider LowDeck’s separate pump and topside solar housing. Check space, cable routing and the LowDeck instructions.

Can I use Pro instead of fixing a faulty installed bilge pump?

No. Keep your primary installed bilge pump and required safety equipment in working order. RainTaker provides supplementary water removal and is not a remedy for an active leak or a guarantee against flooding.

Choose a system for the way your boat collects water

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Will RainTaker work for my boat?

If you have an open boat (dinghy, Whaler, Zodiac, skiff or any other open boat where the water collects in the hull / open floor), RainTaker provides automatic water removal.

Our systems are turnkey and do not require any wiring or modification to your boat. Check the product instructions, collection point and discharge route for your particular setup.

Boston Whaler owner review

Robert Z

13′ Boston Whaler · Boston, MA

I’ve been manually bailing out my 13’ Boston Whaler for years! We keep it at our lake house, and it would collect a TON of water. As you know, Whalers don’t sink but I don’t know how I went without a Raintaker for all these years. No more bailing. Thanks!

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